India’s table tennis player Manika Batra is dropped from the national squad for the Asian Games after failing to meet the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) selection criteria, according to reports from India Today and NDTV. Both outlets say the decision is based on criteria established by the TTFI for selecting players for the event. The reports describe Batra as one of India’s most recognisable table tennis players and state that she is removed from the squad despite her prominence in the sport. The coverage does not cite any injury or other separate reason for the change, focusing instead on the outcome of the selection process. The Asian Games squad composition is therefore adjusted in line with the federation’s rules, as reflected in the TTFI’s selection framework. Neither source provides details on what specific criteria were not met or whether Batra has sought review of the decision. The situation centers on the federation’s selection standards and the sporting eligibility requirements for inclusion in the Asian Games squad.